• (E3) Public Works Intern

    City of College Station (College Station, TX)


    (E3) Public Works Intern

     

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    (E3) Public Works Intern

     

    Salary

     

    $20.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    College Station, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Paid Internship

     

    Job Number

     

    2602522

     

    Department

     

    Public Works Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    01/16/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    4/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

     

    Hiring Range

     

    $0.00-$20.00

     

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    Description

    Under the general supervision of the department’s GIS or Engineering staff, the GIS Intern will support the maintenance, analysis, and production of geographic data and mapping products used across multiple Public Works divisions, including Street Maintenance, Drainage, Landscape Maintenance, Traffic, Facilities Maintenance, Capital Projects, and Irrigation. The intern will assist with updating spatial databases, producing cartographic products, conducting data analysis, and supporting both office staff and field crews. This role provides hands-on experience applying GIS principles in a municipal environment where accurate data directly supports planning, operations, and decision making.

     

    Professional development benefits of the internship program include the ability to access additional assessments and resources to enhance self-awareness and professional development, participate in tours and discussions with key departments to learn about their roles, as well as attend a city council meeting (or view via Channel 19) to obtain knowledge of the decision-making processes of local government and the role of the department in supporting city-wide policies and initiatives.

    Principal Duties

    + Develop, maintain, and updated GIS datasets, including geodatabases, shapefiles, and spatial database engine (SDE) layers).

    + Perform data conversion, projection, and integration of external data sources, including digitizing cartographic data and analyzing demographic and geographic information.

    + Interpret and research legal, archival, historical, and engineering-related documents to support accurate GIS records.

    + Produce maps and graphics for public hearings, meetings, reports, publications, and other departmental needs.

    + Conduct spatial analysis and prepare maps and supporting documents to inform operational and planning decisions.

    + Respond to internal and external requests for maps, documents, and GIS-related information, providing clear explanations as needed.

    + Support field and office operations, including assisting with GPS data collection, document and map archiving, and basic technical support.

    + Develop and maintain procedure manuals, metadata, specifications, and documentation for GIS datasets and workflows.

    + Operate and maintain plotters, printers, and wide-format scanners.

    + Maintain proficiency in GIS software, tools, and professional best practices.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    + Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program in GIS or a related field.

    + Experience digitizing, creating, and maintaining shapefiles and geodatabases in a GIS system.

    + Familiarity with mapping, surveying, and engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal systems.?

    + Knowledge of Trimble GPS technology and the ability to read, interpret, and differentially correct coordinates.

     

    Hours: 30-40 hours/week; May 18, 2026 – July 31, 2026

     

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    An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

    APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

    www.cstx.gov/careers

     

    [email protected]

     

    This position is not benefit eligible.

     

    01

     

    Will you be seeking scholastic/class credit for this internship?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    02

     

    Describe your experience using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS). What types of datasets (shapefiles, geodatabases, SDE layers) have you created or maintained, and for what purpose?

     

    03

     

    Are you able to commit to working 30–40 hours per week from May 18, 2026 through July 31, 2026?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    04

     

    Why are you interested in applying GIS in a municipal Public Works environment, and how do you see this internship supporting your academic and professional goals?

     

    05

     

    Provide an example of a project where you performed data conversion, digitizing, or spatial analysis. What was the problem you were addressing, and how did your GIS work support decision-making or operations?

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    Employer

     

    City of College Station

     

    Address

     

    1101 Texas Avenue

     

    College Station, Texas, 77840

     

    Phone

     

    979-764-3517

     

    Website

     

    http://cstx.gov/careers

     

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